Rebecca Mezoff, author of the bestselling book, The Art of Tapestry Weaving, loves nothing more than helping new tapestry weavers untangle the mystery of making images with yarn. Rebecca has a background in Occupational Therapy and in this epis

Art and Ergonomics with Serafine Lilien of ErgoArts

Dec 28th, 2021 28m 23s

I am so excited to share that this is Wellness for Makers’ 50th Podcast episode! Thank you all for tuning in week after week. For sharing episodes with your friends, family, students, and co-workers. It truly means so much to me! I am so honore

Make Time to Reset with Raïssa Bump

Oct 29th, 2021 39m 54s

I’m so excited to introduce my friend Raïssa bump to the show! Raïssa is a talented contemporary art jeweler and the founder of Reset. Her mission with Reset is to educate others to be attentive to their body’s signals and provide them with pra

Blaming Your Posture? Or Taking Action?

Oct 21st, 2021 4m 30s

We often know what we should do. How many times has your body told you to readjust your posture, stretch, drink a glass of water, or take a nap, and you ignored it? How many times have you powered through pain or strain to get something done? W

LISTEN TO YOUR BODY WITH "THE KNITTING PT" ANDREA LUI

Oct 8th, 2021 19m 45s

I am so excited to introduce this week’s guest to the show. Andrea Lui is a board certified clinical specialist in orthopedic physical therapy (OCS), and is skilled in treating a variety of patients with acute and chronic pain. Andrea is passio

A Movement Guide for Artists

Oct 1st, 2021 5m 38s

Over the past year and a half I have secretly been working hard on a project that I am so excited to finally share with you. I wrote a book with you in mind! Dive in to this week's episode to learn more about my new book Wellness for Makers: A

What's the Dill with Jewelry Pickle? With Lucy Derickson, Jane Marsching, & Julia Giangrande

Sep 24th, 2021 28m 57s

Critical Smiths is Back! We have the dynamic trio of Lucy Derickson, Jane Marsching, and Julia Giangrande on the podcast! In today's conversation we dive into a very special research project conducted by Julia following the life cycle of Jewelr

FINDING LIGHT IN THE DARK WITH TINY AND SNAIL

Sep 17th, 2021 49m

There is always fear that our favorite thing can be taken from us and Leah and Grace's profound story reminds us of this. Throughout the episode we talk about the immense importance of listening and cultivating a relationship with your body. E

Yoga & Social Justice with Susanna Barkataki

May 24th, 2021 1h 5m

In this powerful episode with the honorable Susanna Barkataki, we unpack the roots of yoga, cultural appropriation, and how yoga connects to social justice. We learn how we can combat the erasure of people from whom sacred traditions come from.

Abundance for Creatives with Heidi Lowe

May 7th, 2021 49m 16s

Heidi Lowe is a life long artist, a jeweler, an educator, and life and business coach! She is also an incredible friend and mentor. Heidi is the owner of Heidi Lowe Gallery. I worked as a summer intern for Heidi while I was in grad school and I

Feeling Misunderstood?

Apr 23rd, 2021 7m 6s

The Artist Hustle is Real! So why is there such a disconnect when talking to loved ones about what we do? Feeling supported is often apart of our emotional well-being and mental health. Dive in to this episode, to hear my story and get a Missy

Tools for Resilience with Emiko Oye

Apr 20th, 2021 35m 23s

emiko oye is a Japanese American artist who creates bold and colorful jewelry with repurposed LEGO® - from her emikooreware ready-to-wear line, to one-of-a-kind, conceptual work inspired by haute couture, art history, David Bowie, Nonviolent Co

Hitting Burnout

Apr 9th, 2021 8m 53s

There is a difference between stress and burnout. Let's dive in and talk about the two. At the end of the episode, I will guide you through a grounding exercise that you can come back to again and again. Enjoy! Let's connect on instagram. www.

Wiggle While You Work with Tyler Benner of Venn Design

Feb 23rd, 2021 54m 2s

I am so excited to introduce today’s guest, Tyler Benner. Tyler is former US Archery Olympic level archer, author, and the Founder of Venn Design a company dedicated to creating furniture designed for human movement. I reached out to Tyler beca

5 Tips to Reconnecting with Massage

Feb 12th, 2021 8m 11s

Valentine’s Day Weekend is here! I know your weekend might look a bit different this year than it has in the past. But don’t worry. You can show your love, affection, and appreciation to your partner, friend, roommate, and yourself without goin

Aching Hands? Try this.

Feb 6th, 2021 7m 28s

Aching hands, wrists, and forearms? I've been there! In this episode, I share a few of my favorite techniques for finding relief. Visit www.wellnessformakers.com/shop to access the Bundle mentioned in the episode and use the code "PODCAST" at

Improve Your Mental Health with Leon Mueller CEO & Co-Founder of Bloom

Jan 22nd, 2021 35m 12s

Today’s guest is Leon Mueller, the CEO & Co-Founder of Bloom. An interactive video self-therapy app that empowers users to be their own therapist. Bloom’s interactive short videos guide you through CBT exercises personalized to your needs. Thin

Being Comfortable with Who You Are with John Furniss a.k.a "The Blind Woodsman"

Dec 19th, 2020 32m 55s

This week's guest is John Furniss a.k.a "The Blind Woodsman”! His story is filled with adversity, resilience, and strength. At the age of 16, he survived a suicide attempt and then learned how to navigate the world through total blindness. John

My Chair Review of the Soul Seat

Dec 11th, 2020 10m 19s

A few episodes back, I interviewed Pack Matthews of the Soul Seat. We talked about movement, seated posture, and more. I have now been using the Soul Seat for over a month so I decided to offer my review. Check out the Soul Seat here and get 1

Are You Pacing Yourself? With Chloe Benjamin

Dec 4th, 2020 30m 58s

Chloe Benjamin is the author of THE IMMORTALISTS, a New York Times bestseller that has been translated into over thirty languages, and THE ANATOMY OF DREAMS, which received the Edna Ferber Fiction Book Award. She is also a passionate knitter. I

Ignoring Pain Signals

Nov 28th, 2020 8m 20s

In this episode, I share my thoughts on the way that pain communicates with us. I mention free resources to check out. FREE MINI-COURSE: NECK & SHOULDER RELIEF FREE GUIDE: HAPPY HEALTHY HANDS

Navigating Health & Wellness through Art with Cheyenne Diaz of Womanly

Nov 6th, 2020 22m 19s

Womanly Magazine provides accessible health information to women and non-binary people through visual and literary art. Listen to my conversation with Cheyenne Diaz to learn more about the incredible work they are up to! https://womanlymag.com

Square Breathing (Sama Vritti)

Oct 23rd, 2020 6m 3s

In this episode, I lead you through a Pranayama breathing exercise called Sama Vritti also known as Square Breathing. Your breath is an incredibly amazing tool. We often take it for granted because it is always with us, but learning to access i

Movement and Emotions. Do they Connect?

Oct 16th, 2020 4m 22s

Have you ever considered how your emotions impact your body on a physical level? When you are stressed do you clench your jaw or your fists, shrug your shoulders up towards you ears, bite your lip, pull your hair? Let's dive in to learn more ab

Which Chair Should I Use? With Pack Matthews

Oct 5th, 2020 34m 27s

Have you ever wondered which chair is the right chair for you and your studio practice? Then you are in the right place! Today’s guest is Pack Matthews! Pack is the Founder of Ikaria Design Company and the Makers of the Soul Seat! The Soul Sea